Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Cheddar travel guide

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You're Going to Love Cheddar

With a population of 5,724, Cheddar is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Cheddar to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Cheddar

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Bath Arms (Bath Street) and Lion Rock Tea Rooms (The Cliffs) are great picks.

When to visit Cheddar

Cheddar in December
Estimated hotel price
£42
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cheddar in December
Estimated hotel price
£42
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Cheddar

Plane

When flying to Cheddar, you’ll arrive at Bristol Airport (BRS), which is located 8 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Cheddar departs from Newcastle upon Tyne and takes around 1h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Cheddar, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Cheddar to London takes 1h 35m and costs around £44 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about £81 for a 6h 44m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Cheddar is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 115 miles from Cheddar. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cheddar, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From London, the bus ride to Cheddar takes 140 miles and will cost you around £9. From Manchester, the ticket costs about £14 for a journey of 220 miles.

Plane

When flying to Cheddar, you’ll arrive at Bristol Airport (BRS), which is located 8 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Cheddar departs from Newcastle upon Tyne and takes around 1h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Cheddar, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Cheddar to London takes 1h 35m and costs around £44 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about £81 for a 6h 44m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Cheddar is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 115 miles from Cheddar. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cheddar, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From London, the bus ride to Cheddar takes 140 miles and will cost you around £9. From Manchester, the ticket costs about £14 for a journey of 220 miles.

Airports near Cheddar

EXTExeter
BRSBristol
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Cheddar

KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,053 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (769 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,076 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,799 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (621 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,068 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,159 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (262 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (642 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (161 reviews)
AccesRail
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Where to stay in Cheddar

Average rates range from around £85 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £131 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Cheddar

Most booked hotels in Cheddar

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Gordons
3 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
£96+
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Old Manor House
4 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
£95+
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The Bath Arms Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£132+
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The George & Dragon
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£70+
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The Swan
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£87+
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Villacai
0 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£44+
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Hiring a car in Cheddar

Hiring a car in Cheddar costs £41 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 18% more expensive than at Bristol.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Cheddar (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Cheddar is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 55% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Cheddar costs £41 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 18% more expensive than at Bristol.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Cheddar (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Cheddar is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 55% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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